Serving 864 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Venture (Alternative) ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 864 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in CA)
- Math Proficiency: 40-44%
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Venture (Alternative) ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Venture (Alternative)'s student population of 864 students has grown by 461% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has grown by 477% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
864 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Venture (Alternative) is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)40-44%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)65-69%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
61%
12%
Hispanic
9%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
16%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Venture (Alternative)?
The graduation rate of Venture (Alternative) is 80-84%, which is lower than the California state average of 84%.
How many students attend Venture (Alternative)?
864 students attend Venture (Alternative).
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Venture (Alternative) students are Asian, 16% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Venture (Alternative)?
Venture (Alternative) has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Venture (Alternative) offer ?
Venture (Alternative) offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Venture (Alternative) part of?
Venture (Alternative) is part of San Ramon Valley Unified School District.
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